Ann Marie Wick, CPA, CIA, CFE

Experience

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  PwC

  Jan 1992 - Jan 2003

  Senior Manager, Assurance and Business Advisory Services

  Over eleven years of "Big Four" accounting experience in managing, planning, facilitating and completing high quality audits of middle market, Fortune 500, private and SEC manufacturing and consumer packaged goods companies.

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  Mount Mary University

  Sept 1999 - Dec 1999

  Evening Instructor

  Instructor of the College’s Auditing course. Course was required for earning an Accounting degree at the College. Responsibilities included preparation, presentation and grading of course material, quizzes, examinations and semester team project, developed and implemented original lesson plan after college selected new textbook. Obtained outstanding confidential evaluations from the students and college upon completion of semester.

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  SC Johnson

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Senior Manager, Global Corporate Audit

  Managed all internal audit services executed for the Global Developed Markets platform, North America Finance, Corporate Finance, Sales, Customer Service & Logistics, Worldwide (WW) Procurement, WW Product Supply, Marketing & Promotions, Global Treasury, Tax and Law including executing exams in countries across 6 continents. Developed and streamlined all Corporate Audit reporting to the Audit Committee.

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  Metavante

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Chief Audit Executive, VP & Director, Internal Audit Services

  Recruited by the company to develop and lead the Internal Audit department of a $2 billion business in preparation for the spin from the former parent, Marshall & Ilsley Bank, and listing on the NYSE in November 2007. Reported directly to the Audit Committee and administratively to the Corporate Secretary & General Counsel. Company was subsequently acquired by FNIS (combined entity now known as FIS).

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  Johnson Controls

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Responsible for monitoring global finance compliance with external legislation including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, and other anti-corruption legislation, with Sarbanes Oxley requirements, and with internal financial policies of a $15 billion global business located in more than 150 countries across 6 continents. Hired during Company's DPA to design an effective Compliance program meeting the DOJ's requirements. Directly managed a team of more than 20 finance compliance professionals located in 5 geographical locations (Asia, Europe, Mexico & South America, Middle East, and U.S.). Show less

  • Director, Global Business Analysis

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Director, Global Finance Compliance

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
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  Briggs & Stratton

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2019

  Senior Director, Global Compliance

  Recruited by the company to develop and lead their Global Compliance function specifically relating to international anti-bribery and anti-corruption legislation (U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, etc.). This included, among other requirements, due diligence of third party partners and acquisition targets, employee and third party training on company policies, and monitoring protocols for ensuring compliance. Responsibilities also included monitoring OFAC sanction compliance and managing the company's Integrity Program. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. The company’s engines, turf care, lawn and garden powered and job site products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries across six continents. Show less

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  Marquette University

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Adjunct Professor

  Instructor of Practice Auditing: Auditing Principles and Procedures. Course focuses on major issues in auditing and pronouncements issued by authoritative bodies. Specific attention is given to the professional code of conduct and legal liability, study and evaluation of internal control structure and related IT systems, statistical sampling, and reporting responsibilities for attest and non-attest engagements. After completion of course, students are familiar with the audit process, prepared for entry-level roles in public accounting firms and the Audit section of professional certification exams (CPA, CIA, CFE, CMA, etc.). Responsibilities include preparation, presentation and grading of course material, quizzes, examinations and semester team project, and development and implementation of original lesson plan. Adjusted instruction protocols due to COVID-19 pandemic and required virtual learning environment. Show less

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  FTI Consulting

  Jan 2019 - now

  Managing Director

  Ann Marie Wick is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting in the Forensic & Litigation Consulting segment. Ann Marie specializes in developing best-in-class global compliance programs from its inception and has extensive experience in designing & implementing improvements in existing programs. Her expertise includes anti-bribery/anti-corruption (ABAC), trade sanctions, antitrust, financial internal controls, and Board reporting.FTI Consulting has opened the Milwaukee, Wisconsin office with Ann Marie's leadership. FTI Consulting is an independent global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. Individually, each practice is a leader in its specific field, staffed with experts recognized for the depth of their knowledge and a track record of making an impact. Collectively, FTI Consulting offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to assist clients across the business cycle – from proactive risk management to the ability to respond rapidly to unexpected events and dynamic environments. Show less